Symptoms
A hum or rumble from the rear that changes with speed, or play at the rear wheel when you rock it.
The fix, step by step
- Pull the axle shaft, press off the old bearing and retainer, press on the new ABS-type bearing and retainer and fit a new axle oil seal.
- BigJimny's rear wheel bearing guide covers the gen 3 procedure; check your gen 4 manual for differences.
Tools & part numbers
- Slide hammer or puller
- hydraulic press
- new retainer ring.
Where to buy the parts
Rear Wheel Bearing Kit (ABS, Gen4)BigJimny ↗Amazon ↗
Rear Axle Oil Seal, Gen4BigJimny ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.